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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: If the high mounted stop lamp LED's are faulty and do not illuminate, the high mounted stop lamp PCB assembly must be replaced.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  2. Object Number: 1939455  Size: SH

    Important: Carry out for the two rear assist handles

  3. Pry open the assist handle retaining screw covers (1).
  4. Remove the assist handle to headliner retaining screws (2).
  5. Remove the assist handles (3) from the headliner.
  6. Remove the high mounted stop lamp bulb. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement

  7. Object Number: 1947015  Size: SH
  8. Unclip the high mounted stop lamp assembly (2) from the headliner (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1947015  Size: SH
  1. Install the new high mounted stop lamp assembly (2) to the headliner (1).
  2. Install the high mounted stop lamp bulb. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement

  3. Object Number: 1939455  Size: SH

    Important: Carry out for the two rear assist handles

  4. Install the assist handles (3) to the headliner.
  5. Install the assist handle to headliner retaining screws (2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the assist handle retaining screws to 2.0  N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Close the assist handle retaining screw covers (1).
  8. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  9. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.